Senior Information Technology Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector organization seeks a Senior IT Security Analyst to enhance identity governance and compliance across its Microsoft estate. This hands-on role involves strategic design and operation of security practices, focusing on Microsoft Entra ID and Purview and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards like ISO 27001 and GDPR. Join a small, agile security team and leverage your expertise to significantly shape security strategy.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in Microsoft Entra ID Governance or Okta.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview for compliance.
• Strong understanding of security operations in M365 and Azure.

Responsibilities

• Lead identity governance and compliance within the Microsoft estate.
• Contribute to regulatory compliance (ISO 27001, GDPR).
• Manage risk assessments and vulnerability management.

Skills

Microsoft Entra ID Governance

Microsoft Purview

Security operations

Regulatory compliance awareness

Job description

Client:

Location:

bradford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

24.06.2025

Expiry Date:

08.08.2025

Job Description:

Leeds (Hybrid) | Public Sector Financial Services

Harvey Nash have partnered exclusively with a public sector organisation in hiring a Senior IT Security Analyst to lead the maturity of identity governance, compliance, and security across their Microsoft estate. With strong backing and visibility, this role offers the chance to directly shape strategy within a national institution.

This is a hands-on, strategic role with a focus on Microsoft Entra ID Governance and Microsoft Purview – including lifecycle management, RBAC, data classification, DLP and compliance tooling. You’ll play a key part in designing and maintaining secure practices across Microsoft 365, Azure, and broader security operations.

Working within a small, agile security team, you’ll also contribute to regulatory compliance (ISO 27001, GDPR, Cyber Essentials+), risk assessments, vulnerability management, and stakeholder engagement at all levels.

Experience of Interest:

• Practical experience implementing Microsoft Entra ID Governance (or similar Okta)
• Hands-on and demonstrable use of Microsoft Purview for compliance, data classification, and DLP
• Strong security operations knowledge across M365 and Azure environments
• Awareness of regulatory frameworks such as ISO 27001, GDPR, NIST, Cyber Essentials+
• Comfortable working with senior IT, Compliance and Risk stakeholders

Interested?

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Created on 24/06/2025 by JR United Kingdom